The idea to establish the Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery was initiated by the Penang State Government through the Chief Minister Incorporated (CMI), in collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia. The gallery aims to showcase various aspects of culture and heritage, while also preserving artefacts and historical findings. Construction of the gallery began in partnership with the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) and was funded under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK12). It was completed in May 2024.This project is part of a broader initiative to promote archaeological tourism in northern Malaysia, connecting significant heritage sites such as Fort Cornwallis, the Bujang Valley, and the Lenggong Valley.
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Timeline
20 May 2024
Gallery is completed
13 March 2024
Gallery under construction
22 March 2023
The visit to The Hague and Collection Centre Netherlands (CCNL)
The visit to The Hague and the Collection Centre Netherlands (CCNL) marked a significant initiative by the Penang State Government to repatriate 41 Neolithic-era human skeletons from Guar Kepah—valuab...
10 January 2023
Gallery under construction
2 May 2018
The Guar Kepah shell midden archaeological site is transformed into a temporary site-exhibition and open to public
19 April 2017
Penang Woman was discovered in Guar Kepah Site
